Exhibitor Services Kit
Plan + Execute = Success
The Exhibitor Services Kit includes key information to help exhibitors plan and execute a successful trade show. Use of the Exhibitor Services Kit will help track deadlines, reduce cost and prepare for the on-site experience.
The 2027 Exhibitor Service Kit will be available in November.
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
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Important information you will need to plan for The Inspired Home Show, including deadlines, move-in and move-out dates, rules & guidelines, and more!
Exhibitor Services Kit Instructional Webinar
General Information & Guidelines
- Exhibitor Action Checklist (PDF)
- Register for Exhibitor Badges (HTML )
- Exhibitor Information Bulletin (PDF)
- Move-In & Move-Out Reminders (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor FAQs
- Exhibitor Show Guidelines (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor Booth Diagram Form (PDF | HTML )
- Exhibit Hall Floor Plans (Coming Soon)
- McCormick Place Fire Safety Regulations (PDF)
- Cost Savings at McCormick Place (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor Bill of Rights (PDF)
- Exhibitor Code of Conduct (PDF | HTML)
- Managing Trade Guests at the Show (PDF | HTML)
- Live Animal Disclaimer Form (PDF)
- Exhibitor Warnings
Official General Contractor & Shipping
Freeman Online Ordering
- Freeman Online Ordering (HTML)
- Freeman Quick Facts & Show Schedule (PDF | HTML)
- Electrical Rules & Regulations (PDF)
Freight Target Maps & McCormick Place Traffic Procedures
- Freight Target Floor Plans (HTML)
- McCormick Place Truck Traffic Routes (PDF)
- McCormick Place Marshaling Yard (PDF | HTML)
- Truck Scale Locations (PDF)
- McCormick Place Inbound and Outbound Procedures (PDF | HTML)
International Shipping
ASUV (Automobile & Small Utility Vehicles)
- ASUV Program & Procedures (PDF | HTML)
- ASUV FAQS (HTML )
- Directions to Check-In & Staging Locations (PDF | HTML)
- Map of Staging Locations (PDF)
- Approved ASUV Vehicles (PDF)
Vendor Services
Recommended Vendors & Order Forms
- Vendor Contact List (PDF)
- Audio Visual (HTML)
- FedEx Kinko’s Business Center Services (PDF | HTML )
- Floral Services (PDF)
- In-Booth / Event Talent (PDF)
- Lead Retrieval / Xpress Leads (Video Tutorial | PDF | HTML )
Photography
Catering & Food Policies
- Exhibitor Catering Menu (PDF)
- Meeting Room Catering Menu (PDF)
- Catering Order Form (PDF | Doc)
- Restaurant Café Menu (PDF)
- Food Service Locations & Hours (PDF)
- Walkable Food Options (PDF)
- Exhibitor Personal Consumption Policy (PDF)
- Sampling Authorization Request Form (PDF)
- Chicago Concierge Services (HTML )
Hotel Information & Transportation
Convention Center
Meeting Rooms
- Meeting Room Guide (PDF)
- McCormick Place Meeting Room Reservation Form (PDF | HTML)
- Exhibitor Floor Meeting Room Reservation Form (PDF | HTML)
Security & Safety
Security Booth Guard Order Forms
Security Containers
Product Donation Program
- Approved Charities (PDF)
- Product Donation Program Procedures (PDF | HTML)